Construction Materials Testing Project Manager

This role is for a full time position within the Geotechnical and Construction Services Group. The Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Project Manager is responsible for technical quality, profitability, schedule, project staff coordination, client communications, negotiating scopes and fees, billing and assistance in collection of fees when required, client follow-up and maintenance. Direct ongoing communication with the Senior PM/Group Leader is essential. The Project Manager may manage several mid-sized projects or a single larger project simultaneously.

This individual must be highly motivated, a self-starter; flexible, detail-oriented, enjoy interacting with employees and clients; willing to work at a dynamic pace to complete tasks and meet deadlines; and share a commitment to our firm’s vision, mission, and shared values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include but are not limited to the following:

• Manages traditional materials testing service and special inspections projects
• Communicates with clients, contractors, senior engineering, and technician staff regarding construction issues
• Reviews field reports
• Writes summary reports
• Evaluates site conditions on construction projects and providing recommendations with input from senior engineering staff
• Resolves issues that arise in the field
• Mentors junior staff
• Prepares proposals
• Assist with preparation of presentations in pursuit of new services
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Mentoring of junior staff.

Skills/Requirements

of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as plans, specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to apply basic mathematical formulas and concepts to calculate quantities, estimate volumes, inspect constructed work, make recommendations in the field and to perform calculations for field and laboratory tests and equipment
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to learn and interpret documents such as plans, specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering is preferred
• Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years of experience in the construction materials testing field and at least 5 years managing CMT projects
• Ideal candidates will have a professional engineer license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or the ability to receive this licensure within 6 months of hire date